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Commercially insured women less likely to be referred for interventional procedures

Health Imaging

These findings raise the question of whether insurance reimbursement impacts referral patterns for other conditions and specialties, and the extent to which it may outweigh evidence-based care decisions."

Insurance 156
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Insurance coverage a primary factor of breast cancer mortality

Health Imaging

A new study found no significant differences in mortality based on race or ethnicity once cancer was confirmed.

Insurance 233
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Radiology data breach may have exposed private health information

Health Imaging

Affected patients may have had their name, date of birth, address, health insurance information and medical information compromised, though there is currently no evidence that any data has been misused.

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Patients covered by Medicaid less likely to undergo 20-week ultrasound during pregnancy

Health Imaging

Babies born to women with public insurance also face lower odds of being diagnosed with congenital heart defects before birth, new research suggests.

Insurance 260
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Men at risk for prostate cancer could be forgoing necessary imaging due to climbing out-of-pocket costs

Health Imaging

Experts are calling for insurance companies to provide full coverage for imaging and other necessary exams, if indicated by an abnormal prostate cancer screening test.

Insurance 261
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Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

TRA Medical Imaging

At TRA Medical Imaging, were here to help you make 2025 your healthiest year yet by ensuring you have access to the right screenings at the right time. For many, its also when insurance benefits renew. Heart Health Imaging : Depending on risk factors, your doctor may recommend coronary calcium scoring to assess heart disease risk.

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Out of Pocket, in the Picture: Your Healthcare Deductible and Imaging, Explained

American Health Imaging

Out of Pocket, in the Picture: Your Healthcare Deductible and Imaging, Explained Health insurance helps individuals or families pay for medical care, but it doesn’t cover all your healthcare expenses. As a result, if [.] As a result, if [.]